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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

After my previous experiences, my friend and I founded Talam, where we provide end-to-end solutions for D2C startups and micro manufacturers looking to establish and scale their brands. At Talam, I focus on several key areas, including:Market Research: Conducting in-depth analysis to understand market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscapes, helping clients make informed decisions.Product Development: Assisting clients in developing their products, from concept to market readiness, ensuring they meet quality and consumer standards.Branding and Packaging: Creating compelling brand identities and packaging designs that resonate with target audiences and enhance market presence.Marketing Strategy: Developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that include digital marketing, social media engagement, and promotional campaigns to drive brand awareness and sales.Consultation Services: Offering expert consultations to guide clients through the complexities of launching and scaling their D2C brands, providing personalized support tailored to their specific needs.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Providing unique selling proposition ideas to leading companies and playing vital role in their brand positioning and marketing activities.

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

At the end of 2019, I returned to India and started my own small agency while also collaborating with Pichkaari Design Studio as Client Support and Design Support, leading a team of five.In this role, I operated as the primary point of contact for all matters specific to our customers, focusing on building and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships. I worked closely with all internal teams, contributing ideas and projects to ensure timely delivery.I communicated clearly the progress of monthly and quarterly initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, I identified and nurtured opportunities within our territory, collaborating with sales teams to achieve growth targets.I ensured the quality of the final creatives produced for our clients, making certain that they met or exceeded client expectations.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

In 2018, my friends and I collaborated to lead a unit called AKP Advertising, working independently with Alkalema products. I led the design team and managed client relations.Achievements:Successfully delivered the Landmark Group's Ramadan Window Elements for Centerpoint in 2019, generating USD 2 million in revenue with zero customer dissatisfaction.As the primary point of contact for the company and our clients, I ensured that client requirements were met by gathering inputs and demonstrating outputs. I focused on building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships and coordinated with the team to ensure timely delivery of all projects. Additionally, I presented current market trends in marketing methods to effectively boost sales for our clients.I managed projects exceeding $10 million in production, maximizing resource utilization and cost-effectiveness for temporary structures such as kiosks, podiums, exhibition stands, and permanent structures, including in-mall signage and headers.Notable Clients:Emirates Red Crescent - Abu DhabiLandmark Group - DubaiMAF Hypermarkets - Dubai

Dubai

In 2015, I began my career at a small design agency called Media Advices, located in Dubai. My role involved deliberate planning and goal setting to create brand awareness, following up with clients to gather data, and integrating that information with our internal team. I also coordinated with the sales team regarding leads and pursued new business opportunities, facilitating brainstorming sessions with clients.Initially recruited as a Senior Graphic Designer, I was later promoted to Client Account Manager. In this role, I regularly communicated with clients regarding current orders and implementations, pitched ideas alongside the sales team, and updated requirements through our CRM, ensuring that the relevant departments were informed.Key responsibilities included:Interacting with clients to understand their business objectivesUnderstanding client briefs and conveying them to the internal creative teamServing as the primary point of contact between the client and production teamManaging job trackers, deliverables, workflow, cost estimates, invoices, and following up for paymentsOrganizing internal meetings to meet quality standardsFollowing up with previous clients and driving business with new leads from the sales team.

Ajman

In 2013, I moved to the Gulf and joined Gulf Footwear, a leading shoe and sandal manufacturer in Ajman. In this role, I worked closely with the marketing team, internal clients, vendors, and agencies to ensure consistent branding across all products. I reviewed creative materials produced both internally and externally and updated brand standards as needed.I collaborated with and directed both internal and external designers on various projects, designing materials for company publications, catalogs, rack brochures, advertisements, web graphics, flyers, brochures, posters, e-mailers, PowerPoint presentations, and certificates.Additionally, I trained team members in Adobe Suite to enhance productivity and developed applications and macros to streamline the production of daily packaging needs, such as packaging labels and barcode systems, all while adhering to customer branding guidelines.

Chennai Area, India

From 2011 to 2013, I worked as a Team Leader in the Springer Books Graphics Unit at Straive (formerly Scientific Publishing Services). My responsibilities included checking on the current projects and allocating tasks to team members, ensuring timely delivery, generating reports, and reporting to the Delivery Unit Manager. I maintained track records of team members' productivity and was responsible for the on-time delivery of all projects while ensuring quality standards were met. Additionally, I communicated with the project manager regarding client feedback on the produced graphics.

Puducherry Area, India

As a beginner in this career, the company has provided ample opportunities to learn various aspects of graphic tools, determination, time management, quality standards, teamwork, adaptability, and attention to detail. Being part of an established corporate network, I have received valuable training sessions and mentorship, fostering my professional growth.I have had the privilege of working with notable publishers worldwide, including Penguin, Springer, Pearson, Cengage Learning, Wiley Books, and Elsevier Books and Journals.Working on school books has allowed me to apply and enhance my creative skills, particularly in areas like shading, lighting, shadows, and other graphic elements.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba

Mini Mba, Business Administration And Management, General